Personal care products company Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) has opened a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria.
The new facility, which spans more than 23,000sqm, will double KCA’s storage capacity and allow it to increase outbound deliveries of its brands – Kleenex, U by Kotex, Huggies, Poise, Depend, and Viva – by more than 30 per cent.
By optimising transport routes, which will be made possible by the new location, KCA will reduce the number of trucks on the road annually by 700 and its carbon emissions by more than 880 tonnes.
“With a sharp focus on sustainability and efficiency, the facility will enable us to better respond to the always-on demands of Aussie shoppers while reducing our carbon footprint,” said Belinda Driscoll, MD at Kimberly-Clark Australia.
“We remain committed to making further investments that will enhance our supply chain in the future.”
Aside from efficiency optimisation, the facility is equipped with solar panels installed on the roof and a fleet of electric forklifts and electric car charging stations, further reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
